It is hard to see in the photo, but the pilot, who is behind a fully enclosed canopy, has his mouth blown open by the rushing air.

The playing card motif makes me think the tail shape resembles the card suit clubs. I have always liked the look of 30s racers. This one captures the look very well.

Rear quarter view.

Jay came here from Colorado flying at 6K feet. His planes can rocket up in our thicker air.